My Riffs

Data is important. It helps us make decisions. But it's good to learn how to look past the data. There's usually more than just numbers. Understanding all the nuances behind the data is important. Decisions can be made based on data alone, and some should be. But some decisions can be made with data as a factor but accounting for other aspects too. A balanced decision is best, where head and heart can agree.

Find more mentors. Mentors don't have to have every answer. But they can provide support and guideance you can't have on your own.

Greatness often looks like hard work. It looks like lots of small, repeatable habits.  It looks like faithfulness.  Then when the big moments come, you’re prepared.  Greatness happens on the off days. On the days you don’t feel like working or showing up.  Greatness looks like a lot of preparation and hard work  

Is what you’re doing repeatable?  If not, it likely won’t change anything for you. Our life is changed yes by big decisions, but what really changes us is the repeatable habits we embrace. Good or bad, the habits we embrace will form who we are. 

What do you want your legacy to be? Is there a better legacy than kindness?

Family comes first. The reason is simple.  They’re the ones who maximize your efforts.  The love, time and focus you invest goes the furthest. Not in a transactional way, but in the way of purpose.  Our main purpose isn’t to generate wealth, or accumulate the largest social network. It’s not even to achieve personal accolades. Let everything you do lead and point to the benefit of your family.